The first major update for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 should have been an exciting moment for the game, but controversial changes have generated swift and heavy backlash instead. At launch, Space Marine 2 met with a positive reception overall, delivering an experience that largely honored what Warhammer 40,000 fans loved. The release of Update 4.0, the first major content addition to the game, followed the announcement of a roadmap for the game’s future that promised Update 4.0’s most exciting features and plans for future content in 2024 and 2025.